Bluebird

Buffalo Springfield

About Bluebird

"Bluebird" is a song recorded by the American rock group Buffalo Springfield in April 1967. Written by Stephen Stills, it was released as a follow-up to their hit "For What It's Worth". Although the single was not as commercially successful, some critics see the song as their most accomplished piece. "Bluebird" reflects various influences and musical approaches. Stills conceived of it as a multi-part song, which developed over time. A key feature is the contrasting solos, which alternate between Stills's fingerpicked acoustic and Neil Young's distorted electric guitars. Three different studio versions have been released: a two-minute folk rock single focused on the intro vocal verses; a four and a half minute album version incorporating hard rock and folk country-style elements; and a nine-minute extended jam version. The song was a feature of Buffalo Springfield performances, usually as their closing number. Shortly after its release, they played the song at the Monterey Pop Festival. Improvised live versions of the song could last up to twenty minutes and showed a very different side of the group. After they disbanded, Stills and Young revisited the song several times in studio and live settings. 


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1967
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Listen to my bluebird laugh
She can't tell you why
Deep within her heart, you see
She knows only crying
Just crying

There she sits, aloft at perch
Strangest color blue
Flying is forgotten now
Thinks only of you
Just you
Oh yeah

So, get all those blues
Must be a thousand hues
And be just differently used
You just know

You sit there mesmerized
By the depth of her eyes
That you can't categorize
She got soul
She got soul
She got soul
She got soul

Do you think she loves you
Do you think at all

Soon she's going to fly away
Sadness is her own.
Give herself a bath of tears
And go home, and go home

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Buffalo Springfield

Buffalo Springfield is a North American folk rock band renowned both for its music and as a springboard for the careers of Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay and Jim Messina. Among the first wave of North American bands to become popular in the wake of the British invasion, the group combined rock, folk, and country music into a sound all its own. Its million-selling song "For What It's Worth" became a political anthem for the turbulent late 1960s. more »

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Written by: Stephen Stills

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12 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Bluebird" is a popular song by Buffalo Springfield, written by the band member Stephen Stills.
Release Details
The song was first released in 1967 on their second album titled "Buffalo Springfield Again."
Music Style
"Bluebird" is known for its folk rock and rock music style. The song features innovative finger-picking electric guitar performances.
Inspiration
Stephen Stills wrote "Bluebird" after being inspired by his complicated relationship with singer-songwriter Judy Collins.
Arrangement
At the end of the song, a banjo plays an Indian-influenced series of notes specified by Neil Young. This unique sound design is one of the things that separate this song apart from other songs of the era.
Critical Reception
"Bluebird" is often hailed as one of Buffalo Springfield's best songs. Although it did not chart very high at its time of release, it gained much appreciation over the years.
Legacy
Even today, "Bluebird" is regarded as a classic artifact of late-'60s folk-rock, often cited for its complex arrangement and lyrical depth.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, including The James Gang, Helen Reddy, and The Escorts.
Long Version
There is a nine-minute long version of this song that can be heard on several 1970’s bootlegs, which exhibits psychedelic music characteristics.
Reunion Performance
During the Buffalo Springfield reunion tour in 2011, "Bluebird" was performed as the grand finale on many nights, a testament to its enduring popularity and place in the band's repertoire.
Live Performances
It is known that Stephen Stills enjoyed performing "Bluebird" live. He famously stomped on a distortion pedal to shift from the acoustic to the harder electric sections of the song.
Song Influences
The song's influences are varied, reflecting the diverse interests the band members had in folk, country, rock 'n' roll and rhythm & blues.

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